University of Surrey accepts the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for direct entry to Year 1 UG programmes. The university's grade equivalencies run from AAA requires 80% to CCC requires 63%, and a Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and IELTS are required.
Gaokao grade equivalencies
| UK requirement (A-level) | Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) |
|---|---|
| AAA | 80% |
| AAB | 78% |
| ABB | 73% |
| BBB | 70% |
| BBC | 68% |
| BCC | 65% |
| CCC | 63% |
Subject-specific requirements
Where there is a subject-specific requirement, students should achieve the same % in that subject. For example, if Maths is a requirement of a BBB subject, the student should achieve 70% in Maths.
Certificate and language requirements
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and IELTS required.
Undergraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year programme at the University of Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the University of Surrey. You can choose to study one of the following routes:
- Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year
- Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences International Foundation Year
- Life Sciences International Foundation Year
Postgraduate entry for Chinese undergraduate degrees
Students who have completed 4-year undergraduate study in any Chinese University should achieve the following grade:
- For the courses that require a UK 2:1, an overall grade of 75%
- For the courses that require a UK 2:2, an overall grade of 70%
Postgraduate entry for adult and self-taught education
Students, who successfully completed College Diploma/Undergraduate Graduation Certificate of Adult/Self-Taught Education achieving the following grades (Verification from China Higher Education Student Information Network will be required) plus minimum 3-year of relevant work experience (Employment certificate on the company's official letterhead, bearing the official stamp will be required along with your application).
- For the courses that require a UK 2:1, an overall grade of 75%
- For the courses that require a UK 2:2, an overall grade of 70%
Postgraduate taught pathway programmes
International applicants can study the Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Pre-Masters programme by the University of Surrey International Study Centre to prepare for a postgraduate degree in these subject areas. Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the University of Surrey.
English language requirements
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don't meet our requirements, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.